The Carolina Hurricanes are in a very unique situation. They are going to have to face the Nashville Predators for nine straight games potentially. With the Predators earning two points with a regulation win Saturday night, they have secured the four seed in the Central Division which now means they will play the Hurricanes in the first round.
The Canes did not get the outcome they were looking for. While it may seem like the sky is falling, it is important to note that this is the first regulation loss for the team since April 12.